by Lisa Ziesing

by Lisa Ziesing

It was only fitting that Molly and Andrew were married in New York. It’s where Andrew proposed a few days before Valentines Day when he picked Molly up from work. They took a walk through Central Park and straight to her favorite spot - Strawberry Fields. It was at that moment Andrew got down on one knee and popped the question. And loving the city as much as they do, the couple celebrated in a quintessential New York City way with drinks at the Rainbow Room at the top of Rockefeller Center.

So while they couple first met as students at Indiana University, it was a no brainer that they were married in the New York. They turned to the bride’s sister, Katey Clark, a wedding planner at Lemon & Lime Event Design in Baltimore to design this chic black and white wedding with epic views overlooking the Manhattan skyline. See more of the stunning affair at BRIDES!

by Lisa Ziesing

Who needs to find a local bridal dress shop when you can have not one, but two of your wedding dresses made in Israel?! Well, that's just what our bride, Alana did to create her show-stopping entrances in her custom-made Lihi Hod gowns. Draped in lace and delicately concealed by a sheer veil, Alana – alongside her parents, excitedly greet her groom. And in a traditional ceremony, under a chuppah arch of greenery custom created by Holly Chapple Flowers, Alana and Daniel wed with their closest friends and family around them.

But setting tradition aside, Alana and Daniel's reception was one that was dreamt into reality. Curating their special day with pattern purveyor Grit and Grace, they combined rich velvet textures, warm wood accents and lush floral layers that felt like a Midsummer Night's Dream in the fall. Guest lead to custom created escort card displays, which paid homage to the romantic parks in Paris. These copper tinted pillars were draped in vines of smilax, held the names of their guest and made a statement, to say the least. Transforming the Grand Ballroom of The Fairmont in such a way that still allowed for details such as the mirrored walls and modern chandeliers to peak through.

It was the truly the little details that made this wedding one for the memory books. From the welcome gifts created by local vendor Marigold & Grey, which included a drawing by a family friend – to personal mementos of petite salt and pepper capsules for VIP guest, created by the bride herself.

But there was nothing more memorable than our personal favorite guest of honor, Larry. If weren't sure you met him or remember him, he was their huge... white... fluffy... dog. With such love and adoration for him, Alana and Daniel even dedicated this entire after party to him, name Larry's Lounge!